The pH-Dependent Surface Activity of a Hydrocarbon/Fluorocarbon Catanionic Surfactant for Water/Hydrofluoroether Microemulsions: The Characterization of a New Acid/Soap Complex |
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| Authors: | Jimmie R. Baran Jr. Emily L. Decker Heather N. Wilcox |
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| Affiliation: | Advanced Materials Technology Center, 3M Company, 3M Center , Building 201-1W-28, Maplewood, Minnesota, 55144 |
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| Abstract: | The pH sensitivity of a hydrocarbon/fluorocarbon catanionic surfactant is investigated. The catanionic surfactant is sensitive to low pH, which results in the precipitation of an acid/soap complex. This complex is identified by IR, NMR and confirmed by x-ray crystallography. |
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